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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,326.33 and 421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,326.33 and 421.89 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,326.33 = 421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,326.33 = 421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,326.33 × 421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 559,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,565.36/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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